Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1831: Public Records - As introduced, creates an offense for using or selling an individual's personal identifying information obtained from a governmental entity for commercial use, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. -
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1831 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Records - As introduced, creates an offense for using or selling an individual's personal identifying information obtained from a governmental entity for commercial use, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. -. Primary sponsor: Lowell Russell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Russell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
- Sponsor change.
- Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction